Writhing under the agonies of his wound, Chaworth several times declared, that although he well knew that he was in immediate danger of death, and pained and distressed as he then was, he had rather be in his present situation, than live under the misfortune of having killed another person; and when questioned on the nature of the quarrel, he expressed his conviction that it might have been easily made up. When asked by one of his relations, Mr. Leveriz, if the business had been fair, he remained silent. He only observed soon after, that when, after closing the door, he turned round, he perceived that Lord Byron’s sword was half drawn; _knowing his man_, he drew his own as quickly as he could, and had the first pass at him. He further added, that he did not believe that Lord Byron intended fighting him when they entered the room, but seeing him up by the door, with scarcely any light in the room, he believed he thought he had him at advantage. Lord Byron, in his defence, stated that the deceased had treated him during the altercation “in a slighting and contemptuous manner,” stating that he had more game on five acres of his manor, than was on all his lordship’s estates. He further stated, that on leaving the club-room he met Chaworth on the stairs, who asked him “if he had any commands for him,” to which he replied, “I should be glad of an opportunity of speaking a few words to you.” The door being closed, Lord Byron asked him “How am I to take those words you used, as an intended affront from Sir Charles Sedley or yourself,” to which, according to the survivor’s statement, Chaworth replied, “Your Lordship may take them as you please, either as an affront or not, and I imagine this room is as fit a place as any other to decide the affair in.” Lord Byron admitted, that at the very moment when his antagonist received his mortal wound, he exclaimed, “I am afraid I have killed your Lordship!” while at the same time “he put his left hand to his belly, and Lord Byron observing that blood was flowing, expressed his fear that he had seriously wounded him, when he went to pull the bell for assistance, Mr. Chaworth saying, “My Lord, all I have to say is, that you have behaved like a gentleman.” The House of Lords found William, Lord Byron, “not guilty of the felony of murder, but of manslaughter,” and his Lordship, claiming the benefit of the statute of Edward VI, was discharged, paying his fees.